Anita Marchesani

Can I? Should I? How do I? At some stage if you are any good as a rider, and if you love what you do, and simply cannot imagine doing anything else the thought comes to you: “Maybe I can become a professional at this…”

Ever picked up a bit and wondered how it works? Find out more about the workings of the snaffle bit

Bitting guru Anita Marchesani looks at the various Gag bits, their effects and how top eventing riders use them on their horses

Equestrian bitting guru Anita Marchesani explains the workings of Leverage and Curb bits and how they should be used